They might be used to record an outdoor wedding

Archive answer — August 5, 2026

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“DRONES” is the published 6-letter fill for 13 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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This clue’s Wednesday, August 5, 2026 appearance

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Across

10 clues
  1. 1Bun cooked in a bamboo steamer
  2. 4It has a "wow" factor when it's upside down?
  3. 7Sound you might make when getting a massage
  4. 8Prefix for <i>-dermis</i> or <i>-graph</i>
  5. 9Talk online?
  6. 10"Steal My Sunshine" band
  7. 11Soccer player Erling known for his dominant style of play and wholesome personality
  8. 13They might be used to record an outdoor weddingDRONES
  9. 14Opposite of <i>blanche</i>
  10. 15Well, that's annoying!

Down

7 clues
  1. 1Place to play with a rubber ducky
  2. 2"Full steam ___!"
  3. 3"Well, that's the pits"
  4. 4<i>Yellowjackets</i> star Lynskey
  5. 5The appetizers of concerts
  6. 6It might be improved by changing your attitude
  7. 12High-G element of a roller coaster

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Across

  1. 1. Bun cooked in a bamboo steamer

    Answer: BAO

  2. 4. It has a "wow" factor when it's upside down?

    Answer: MOM

  3. 7. Sound you might make when getting a massage

    Answer: AHH

  4. 8. Prefix for <i>-dermis</i> or <i>-graph</i>

    Answer: EPI

  5. 9. Talk online?

    Answer: TED

  6. 10. "Steal My Sunshine" band

    Answer: LEN

  7. 11. Soccer player Erling known for his dominant style of play and wholesome personality

    Answer: HAALAND

  8. 13. They might be used to record an outdoor wedding

    Answer: DRONES

  9. 14. Opposite of <i>blanche</i>

    Answer: NOIRE

  10. 15. Well, that's annoying!

    Answer: PEST

Down

  1. 1. Place to play with a rubber ducky

    Answer: BATH

  2. 2. "Full steam ___!"

    Answer: AHEAD

  3. 3. "Well, that's the pits"

    Answer: OHDARN

  4. 4. <i>Yellowjackets</i> star Lynskey

    Answer: MELANIE

  5. 5. The appetizers of concerts

    Answer: OPENERS

  6. 6. It might be improved by changing your attitude

    Answer: MINDSET

  7. 12. High-G element of a roller coaster

    Answer: LOOP

The answer to “They might be used to record an outdoor wedding” in the The Atlantic Crossword is DRONES — a 6-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 5, 2026 at 13-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“They might be used to record an outdoor wedding” answer

DRONES(6 letters)

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Why does DRONES fit?

DRONES is the published 6-letter answer at 13-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “They might be used to record an outdoor wedding” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “They might be used to record an outdoor wedding”?

The answer is DRONES.

How many letters are in the answer?

6 letters: DRONES.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for August 5, 2026 at 13-Across.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

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